Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Dover, NH
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Dover, NH rent slipped 2.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters today are paying $92 less per month on average than last year, despite a 4.8% increase month over month in recent months.
Compared to national trends
Dover runs 13.4% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market relative to the national landscape with 74 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Dover sit around $1,600/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,800/month, 2-bedrooms around $2,400/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,100/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $4,000/month. Apartments make up 71.7% of total rentals, shaping the rental mix.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 3-bed and 4+ bed segments in Dover have risen year over year by 19.5% and 17.6%, respectively, diverging from the overall citywide decline. This shows stronger rent growth in larger units compared to the citywide trend.
Median rent
Median rent in Dover
$2,200/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Dover is $2,200 per month as of August 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $260 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dover
74
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Dover rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Dover, NH
Average rent prices in Dover have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Dover, NH
Rent prices in Dover vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dover is $2,095, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Dover run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,600 | No Change |  6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,400 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,100 | 6% | 26% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 12% | 26% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Dover, NH.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,095 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,650 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,200 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
26%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
26%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Dover, NH.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Dover, NH, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Dover, NH compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Dover and Alton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Dover
13%higher than the national median
2%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dover, NH is 16% higher than the median rent in Alton, NH.
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3%$2,200
1%Discover rentals in Dover, NH
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
15 Back River Rd #19, Dover, NH 03820
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
49 6th St Apt D #Apt D, Dover, NH 03820
2 beds
1 bath
$1,775
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
712 Central Ave #F, Dover, NH 03820
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 19
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
12 Essex St #14L, Dover, NH 03820
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dover
815 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
3 beds
1.5 baths
$6,000
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Dover
21 Stocklan Cir, Dover, NH 03820
3 beds
1 bath
$4,600
$4,500
Price drop
House for rent
3d ago
1 Jefferson Dr, Dover, NH 03820
2 beds
1 bath
$3,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dover
204 Washington St #3, Dover, NH 03820
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
11 Karolina Dr, Dover, NH 03820
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,945–$2,510
Apartment for rent
1d ago
42 Maple St, Dover, NH 03820
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
20 Pierce St, Dover, NH 03820
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 1 Regent Drive, Dover, NH 03820
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,000–$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
11 Karolina Dr, Dover, NH 03820
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,945–$2,510
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 1 Regent Drive, Dover, NH 03820
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,000–$2,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
488 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
2d ago
38 New York St, Dover, NH 03820
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,950–$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
11 Karolina Dr, Dover, NH 03820
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,945–$2,510
Apartment for rent
1d ago
20 Pierce St, Dover, NH 03820
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
18 5th St, Dover, NH 03820
3 beds
1 bath
$3,300
$3,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 1 Regent Drive, Dover, NH 03820
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,000–$2,100
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Dover, NH
Quick answers to common questions about the Dover rental market.
How much is rent in Dover?
The average rent in Dover is $2,200 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dover?
Average rent prices in Dover have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Dover rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dover is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $260 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Dover?
To comfortably afford rent in Dover, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Dover?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Dover average around $1,910/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,330/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).